Will there be a shortage of doctors in the future?

According to new data published today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges), the United States could see an estimated shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, including shortfalls in both primary and specialty care.

Is the US labor force growing?

The labor force is projected to grow over the next 10 years at an average annual rate of 0.5 percent, a slower rate than in recent decades. The U.S. labor force—the number of people working or looking for work—is projected to reach 163.8 million in 2024.

Is there a shortage of primary care physicians in the US?

According to “The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2018 to 2033,” the most recent update from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the US is expected to face a shortage of primary care physicians ranging from 21,400 to 55,200 by 2033.

How many people are in the US labor force 2021?

161.46 million people
In October 2021, the civilian labor force amounted to 161.46 million people in the United States.

Is the percentage of US workers over the age of 55 expected to rise between now and 2050?

The 55- and-older age group, which made up 13 per- cent of the labor force in 2000, is projected to increase to 20 percent by 2020. It is antici- pated that, by 2050, the group will make up 19 percent of the labor force.

What states need doctors?

Along with Arizona, Hawaii and Alaska reported over 80\% of their counties having primary care shortages. California, Maine and Utah rounded out the primary care shortage top 10 with 60\%, 44\% and 41\% of the counties having an acute shortage, respectively.

Why are there not enough doctors in Canada?

For many years, physician training in Canada has simply been insufficient to maintain an adequate physician-to-population ratio. Indeed, Canada’s doctor shortage would have grown more acute through the 1990s had foreign-trained physicians not filled the gap left by government restrictions on medical training in Canada.